A few years ago I was asked by a client to be a lasting power of attorney and foolishly and naively I did, but now our relationship isn't as strong as it used to be. Therefore I am now considering whether I should be his power of attorney. I have searched the web on this topicbut I cannot find any reference to "How to resign".
Can anyone point me in the right direction on what I have to do and is it possible to do so.
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Done some reading a made a call or two…
Only the donor (your client) can make the deed of revocation, which requires both your signatures. The LPA cannot do this. However, automatic resignation kicks in if the LPA refuses to act / dies / become bankrupt. I believe on the form to become a LPA there must be a second choice LPA?
Out of curiosity, why do you not simply tell your client that no longer wish to act as their LPA?
as per mr me
In theory, all you need to do is not act. It is as simple as that. I have had a couple of cases where the non professional attorney decides, for one reason or the other, not to act, and it is simply a case of refusing to act.
Whilst I have never seen a case where the professional has refused to act, I would advise you to tell the client that you are no longer able to act. It just covers you.